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Kalshi fines and suspends three congressional candidates for wagering on their own elections Three congressional candidates are accused of betting on the outcome of their own elections on the prediction market Kalshi, which said Wednesday that it fined and suspended the three men from their platform for five years.

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Tesla profits rose in the first quarter as Musk teases debut of new Roadster Tesla’s profit rose in the first quarter as its car sales rebounded from a sharp slump in 2025.

NEW YORK — Tesla's profit rose in the first quarter as its car sales rebounded from a sharp slump in 2025. The electric vehicle maker... trib.al/KhuGjrs

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WNBA sets record 216-game TV and streaming slate across ABC, CBS, Amazon, NBC and more A record 216 WNBA regular-season games and events will be available on multiple broadcast platforms throughout the year, the league announced Wednesday.

NEW YORK — A record 216 WNBA regular-season games and events will be available on multiple broadcast platforms throughout the year, the... trib.al/aupx2gg

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The rise of the mini-meal: Are traditional meals over in American homes? According to a February 2026 report from food industry research firm Datassential, more than 7 in 10 consumers skipped at least one traditional meal in the past month. That’s not a small subset of busy professionals or college students surviving on coffee. It’s the majority of American adults.

FOOD | The rise of the mini-meal: Are traditional meals over in American homes? trib.al/jH1PWNy

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Bessent says gas prices will return to low levels, defends oil sanctions relief Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told lawmakers Wednesday that high gas prices will not last long, but said the rate of price decreases will depend on how quickly the U.S. and Iran can end hostilities in the Middle East.

Bessent says gas prices will return to low levels, defends oil sanctions relief trib.al/2PRNzJ3

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Major airline cancels 20K flights to save on fuel costs due to Middle East shortfall German airline Lufthansa says it will cancel 20,000 shorter flights through October as a fuel-saving measure because the Iran war has increased costs.

Major airline cancels 20K flights to save on fuel costs due to Middle East shortfall trib.al/wlgx4Fm

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Facing the death of its dominant newspaper, Pittsburgh media has surprising turnaround In the space of a couple of weeks this spring, Pittsburgh media has lived through a near-death experience and a resurrection.

PITTSBURGH — In the space of a couple of weeks this spring, Pittsburgh media has lived through a near-death experience and a... trib.al/8jKyd1d

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A spiced nuts and seeds recipe from Linda McCartney’s plant-based ‘Family Kitchen’ cookbook This recipe is excerpted from the cookbook “Linda McCartney’s Family Kitchen.” Linda was ahead of her time on plant-based eating in the ‘80s and ‘90s - today, it is much easier to follow a plant-forward lifestyle than when she wrote her first cookbooks.

FOOD | A spiced nuts and seeds recipe from Linda McCartney's plant-based 'Family Kitchen' cookbook trib.al/JV4JqUu

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Trump says he would be ‘honored’ by companies refusing tariff refunds President Trump said Tuesday he would be happy with companies that decline to seek refunds for tariffs that the Supreme Court invalidated.

Trump says he would be 'honored' by companies refusing tariff refunds trib.al/ahH7lz3

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Two Southwest Airlines planes came dangerously close in Nashville and had to take evasive action Two Southwest Airlines planes had to take evasive action to avoid colliding Saturday in Nashville, Tennessee, after an air traffic controller directed one pilot to turn into the path of the other plane.

Two Southwest Airlines planes came dangerously close in Nashville and had to take evasive action trib.al/GJwqI5u

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Fed nominee Kevin Warsh says he won’t be Trump’s ‘sock puppet’ on interest rates Kevin Warsh, President Trump’s nominee to chair the Federal Reserve, told lawmakers Tuesday that he’s never promised the president to cut interest rates if confirmed, adding that the central bank must be “strictly independent” when setting monetary policy.

Fed nominee Kevin Warsh says he won't be Trump's 'sock puppet' on interest rates trib.al/siKN9QY

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Former Steelers coach Mike Tomlin joining NBC’s pregame show, Mike Tomlin is going from the glare of an NFL sideline to the glare of television lights.

Mike Tomlin is going from the glare of an NFL sideline to the glare of television lights. The former Pittsburgh Steelers coach will join... trib.al/lxM2R1I

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Senate GOP budget blueprint calls for up to $70 billion in new immigration enforcement funding Senate Republicans on Tuesday unveiled a budget blueprint that will let them craft a filibuster-proof bill to provide immigration enforcement agencies with up to $70 billion to spend through the remainder of President Trump’s term.

Senate GOP budget blueprint calls for up to $70 billion in new immigration enforcement funding trib.al/yPiVzYe

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Wall Street shares drop and oil prices rise as investors’ hopes for a U.S.-Iran deal fade U.S. stocks dropped on Tuesday as investors feared talks between the Trump administration and Iran were at risk of breaking down before the end of a two-week ceasefire.

Wall Street shares drop and oil prices rise as investors' hopes for a U.S.-Iran deal fade trib.al/q7pcDlL

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Fed Chair nominee Warsh says Fed independence is ‘essential’ Kevin Warsh, nominated to be the next Federal Reserve chairman, told lawmakers at his confirmation hearing Tuesday that he’s committed to maintaining the central bank’s independence to set interest rates, but said pressure from outside does not threaten its autonomy.

Fed Chair nominee Warsh says Fed independence is 'essential' trib.al/lIi65La

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That Ticketmaster countdown clock was lying to you, and now Live Nation owes $9.9 million Live Nation, the concert giant that owns Ticketmaster, will pay $9.9 million to the District of Columbia to settle allegations that it misled customers about ticket prices, charged hidden fees, and used illegal pressure tactics for at least a decade, the District’s attorney general announced.

That Ticketmaster countdown clock was lying to you, and now Live Nation owes $9.9 million trib.al/Ip2lNYP

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FTC drops probe of Media Matters The Federal Trade Commission has rescinded its investigation of Media Matters, a left-wing group that monitors the news, marking the second retreat in less than a week for the FTC.

The Federal Trade Commission has rescinded its investigation of Media Matters, a left-wing group that monitors the news, marking the... trib.al/ZYjC0QU

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Hardee’s franchisee ARC Burger files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy amid $29M in debt A Hardee’s burger chain franchisee that once operated dozens of locations across nine states has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidation, adding another casualty to a fast-food industry battered by closures and financial distress.

FOOD | Hardee's franchisee ARC Burger files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy amid $29M in debt trib.al/D3zy912

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Retail sales up 1.7% in March from February driven by a spike in gas prices due to the Iran war Shoppers accelerated their spending in March from February, but they spent most of their money at the gas pump.

Retail sales up 1.7% in March from February driven by a spike in gas prices due to the Iran war trib.al/2K2dhtZ

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Fed nominee pledges inflation fight even as Trump renews demands for rate cuts that could worsen it Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Federal Reserve is pledging to fight inflation at a hearing Tuesday even as the president underscored his demands for interest rate cuts.

Fed nominee pledges inflation fight even as Trump renews demands for rate cuts that could worsen it trib.al/6GYxQsb

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Apple’s new CEO John Ternus steps into the spotlight after flying under the radar for years Apple’s next CEO John Ternus is a company veteran who rose through the iPhone maker’s hardware engineering ranks but until now has maintained a low profile.

LONDON — Apple's next CEO John Ternus is a company veteran who rose through the iPhone maker's hardware engineering ranks but until now... trib.al/KIcopuX

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Trump says Democrats, news media rooting against U.S. as war talks with Iran play out President Trump on Monday accused Democrats and the media of attempting to sabotage the United States’ “very strong” negotiating position against Iran by saying he is under pressure to quickly make a deal.

President Trump on Monday accused Democrats and the media of attempting to sabotage the United States’ “very strong” negotiating... trib.al/4Kphau1

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Tim Cook will step down as Apple CEO and hand reins over to the iPhone maker’s hardware leader Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down from the job that he inherited from the late Steve Jobs, ending a nearly 15-year reign that saw the company’s market value soar by more than $3.6 trillion during an iPhone-fueled era of prosperity.

Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down from the job that he inherited from the late Steve Jobs, ending a nearly 15-year reign that saw the... trib.al/sgBBeIY

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U.S. Customs launches portal to process tariff refunds after Supreme Court ruling The Trump administration on Monday launched an online portal where companies can submit claims for refunds of payments on tariffs nullified by the Supreme Court.

U.S. Customs launches portal to process tariff refunds after Supreme Court ruling trib.al/2G3zh52

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Women take the lead in whiskey as more female drinkers and distillers change the industry Whiskey-making has long been considered a masculine profession in America, but industry experts and historians are quick to point out that women have always been involved in the process and were likely key to its survival in the U.S.

Women take the lead in whiskey as more female drinkers and distillers change the industry trib.al/7M1ZyAB

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Chili oil and chili crisp are still everywhere, why people can’t get enough A 2024 study found 48% of younger generations will opt for the spicier version of a dish, given the choice. At the same time, the chili oil market is growing, valued at $12.25 billion in 2025. Chili oil and chili crisp feel more relevant than ever today, evolving beyond their traditional forms through new variations and applications that continue to redefine how they are enjoyed.

FOOD | Chili oil and chili crisp are still everywhere, why people can't get enough trib.al/T4D0Luj

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FBI Director Kash Patel sues The Atlantic for article that alleged excessive drinking FBI Director Kash Patel sued The Atlantic magazine for $250 million on Monday, claiming an article that talked about his alleged excessive drinking was false and a “malicious hit piece.”

FBI Director Kash Patel sued The Atlantic magazine for $250 million on Monday, claiming an article that talked about his alleged... trib.al/v0RxAfg

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Businesses can claim refunds for Trump tariffs ruled unconstitutional starting Monday A refund system for businesses that paid tariffs which the U.S. Supreme Court ruled President Donald Trump imposed without the constitutional authority to do so is scheduled to launch Monday.

Businesses can claim refunds for Trump tariffs ruled unconstitutional starting Monday trib.al/IGjNbkE

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Sick, stranded, livestreamed in the Baltic Sea; what to know about Timmy the humpback whale A humpback whale’s likely final days in the Baltic Sea have been livestreamed across the globe as multiple rescue efforts failed to coax it back into deeper waters while the marine mammal gets sicker and weaker.

BERLIN — A humpback whale's likely final days in the Baltic Sea have been livestreamed across the globe as multiple rescue efforts... trib.al/zOUPlpl

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Obamas’ film company breaking from Netflix later this year Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama’s Hollywood film production company is leaving Netflix to operate independently, multiple news outlets report.

Obamas' film company breaking from Netflix later this year trib.al/y8g7wFu

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